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EtonHouse believes that children thrive when they take ownership of their learning. When children are happy and engaged, learning happens naturally and spontaneously. Open-mindedness, critical thinking skills, and a life-long love for learning are just as essential as acquiring knowledge.
This thinking was the motivation behind our inquiry-based pedagogy that revolutionised the education 3 decades ago. With a global footprint of more than 100 campuses across 9 countries, we have been steadfast in our mission of delivering top-notch education to a diverse community of more than 25,000 students. Today, we continue to be a global leader in education, providing a through-train K12 education pathway in Saudi Arabia with the same high-quality, inquiry-based learning pedagogy integrated with the local context and culture, a proposition that has made EtonHouse a trusted name worldwide.
Our educational philosophy is rooted in inquiry-based learning, inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia approach, encapsulated in our “Inquire.Think.Learn” curriculum and the International Baccalaureate in older years. EtonHouse International Schools are celebrated for their bilingual programmes and proudly offer internationally recognised qualifications—UK International Primary Curriculum and Singapore Maths in primary, Cambridge IGCSE in secondary and International A-Levels in high school levels. We blend world-class education with the rich values and traditions of Saudi culture, ensuring students become global citizens yet remaining deeply rooted in their heritage.
We believe that education is a powerful force for change. Our students do not just learn—they question, create, and lead. They are the thinkers, problem-solvers, and agents of change, ready to shape a future filled with possibilities.
Future-Ready Leaders, Individually Nurtured
Every child is unique, and their learning journey should reflect that. Our internationally recognised yet locally contextualised curriculum—from the Reggio Emilia Approach in the early years to the International Primary Curriculum in primary—offers a world-class education tailored to each student’s strengths and interests. With small class sizes, a personalised approach to learning, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing, our environment is intentionally designed to make every child feel valued, heard, and supported.
Through individualised care, we nurture confident, resilient, and adaptable leaders who are prepared for the future. Beyond academics, we offer a well-rounded education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and character. Our diverse range of extracurricular programmes allows students to explore new interests, unleash their talents, and thrive beyond the classroom.
Our Mission and Vision
Vision: Shaping the future through education
Mission: Developing confident and capable global citizens
Our mission as a community of educators is to empower your child to become a curious and engaged life-long learner, and a confident and capable global citizen.
As an international school group, we do not want to follow education systems that skew towards grades and tests, we want to lead. Our vision is to help shape the future through holistic programmes that integrate inter and intra-personal development, skills, and academia.
Global Citizens, Rooted in Heritage
Our students gain an international perspective while staying deeply connected to their cultural roots. Our dual-language (English/Arabic) classroom setting along with an additional language programme is thoughtfully designed for students to become effectively multilingual and to honour Saudi culture and heritage. With this unique balance, students develop a strong sense of identity, respect for other cultures and a deep appreciation for the world around them.
Through our EtonHouse Global Classroom project, they collaborate with peers from over 100 EtonHouse schools worldwide, broadening their horizons and cultivating international-mindedness.
A Thriving International Community That Feels Like Home
Learning happens best in a safe and supportive environment. At EtonHouse, we foster a close-knit community where students, educators, and families build meaningful relationships. Our strong home-school partnership ensures that parents are active participants in their child’s education, creating a seamless connection between school and home. With comprehensive safeguarding measures in place, we prioritise student well-being, providing a secure and nurturing space where every child can flourish.
The EtonHouse Advantage
A Community of Lifelong Learners
Where students receive personalised academic and pastoral support
Trusted by Parents over 3 Decades
With a respectable track record of accreditations and successful graduates
A Seamless Educational Journey
That offer comprehensive through-train programmes from Pre-School to High School
Internationally Recognised Programmes
Offering the EtonHouse ITL, IPC, IGCSE and International A-Levels programmes, the EtonHouse schools adhere to international best practice
Excellent Multilingual Programme
That develop a strong sense of identity, respect for other cultures and a deep appreciation for the world around them
Our Image of Learners
EtonHouse schools regard the child as the first and singularly most important consideration. How we view our learners determines our interactions with them.
In our schools, we view learners as competent thinkers and communicators. They are:
- Curious
- Communicative
- Capable
- Confident
- Respected
The ‘image of learners’ informs not only our philosophy, curriculum, and environment design but also our training and recruitment.
Our Values
Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, drive our decisions, and inspire our actions—defining who we are and who we aspire to be as a community.
Respect Every Voice
We create an inclusive environment where every perspective is valued and heard
Own Your Growth
We take responsibility for our growth, embracing challenges and opportunities to improve
Inspire Curiosity and Learning
We encourage lifelong learning, innovation, and the confidence to make a difference
Empower Others to Thrive
We support and uplift one another, fostering a culture of collaboration and success
Our Environment
We believe the environment acts as the third teacher and is a reflection of the philosophy and pedagogy that the school subscribes to.
For example, when you walk into a classroom where documentation is at the child’s eye level, and each child’s work is beautifully displayed, it reflects that the child is respected and is at the centre of all decision making.
An environment can be intentionally designed to inspire exploration, collaboration, and creativity, or it can be laid out in a way that encourages individual work.
In our schools, you will see materials and provocations laid out in purposeful ways to spark curiosity and conversations. You will find resources that are developed based on sustainable practice and aesthetically designed spaces that are deeply respectful of our students’ interests and contexts. There are also plenty of opportunities to integrate indoor and outdoor learning seamlessly.
Wherever you look, you will find evidence of children being true collaborators taking ownership of their learning and the design of the environment.
